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Fates #4
Simply Irresistible
Dexter Grant, the inspiration for the greatest superhero of all time, lives in reduced circumstances. Now he runs a pet store in Portland, Oregon, and privately calls himself a Kitten Superhero because he saves stray animals. He aspires to something greater, but his magic has been restricted—by the Fates.
The Fates, three women who control the magical universe. Only they’ve lost their position, and they’re on the run. They’ve turned to an old friend for help, but that friend is dead. Her niece, Vivian Kineally, runs her estate. Vivian, who doesn’t even know magic exists. Vivian, who loves comic books. Vivian, who also happens to be psychic.
The Fates steer Vivian to Dexter Grant. They want his help. He’s not willing to give it. But now that he’s met Vivian, he’s not willing to give her up either. Dexter Grant must save the Fates—and discover his own fate, all at the same time.
Book One of the Fates Trilogy.
“Simply Irresistible is an enchanting blend of sweet romance, mythology, and magic as Grayson puts her own unique magical stamp on figures from Greek myths and fairy tales, including a deliciously over-the-top super villain and a hero who inspired the creation of Superman. And Grayson’s clever, humor-tinged writing is absolutely delightful.”
—Booklist
“The reigning queen of paranormal romance.”
—The Best Reviews
The Fates, three women who control the magical universe. Only they’ve lost their position, and they’re on the run. They’ve turned to an old friend for help, but that friend is dead. Her niece, Vivian Kineally, runs her estate. Vivian, who doesn’t even know magic exists. Vivian, who loves comic books. Vivian, who also happens to be psychic.
The Fates steer Vivian to Dexter Grant. They want his help. He’s not willing to give it. But now that he’s met Vivian, he’s not willing to give her up either. Dexter Grant must save the Fates—and discover his own fate, all at the same time.
Book One of the Fates Trilogy.
“Simply Irresistible is an enchanting blend of sweet romance, mythology, and magic as Grayson puts her own unique magical stamp on figures from Greek myths and fairy tales, including a deliciously over-the-top super villain and a hero who inspired the creation of Superman. And Grayson’s clever, humor-tinged writing is absolutely delightful.”
—Booklist
“The reigning queen of paranormal romance.”
—The Best Reviews
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First published January 1, 2002
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About the author
Kristine Grayson
53 books83 followersA pseudonym for Kristine Kathryn Rusch, other pseudonyms include:
Kris Nelscott
Kristine Dexter
Kris DeLake
Sandy Schofield
Kris Rusch
Kathryn Wesley
Kris Nelscott
Kristine Dexter
Kris DeLake
Sandy Schofield
Kris Rusch
Kathryn Wesley
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December 2, 2019
So I think I'm more critical as a reader than I used to be because a lot more things bothered me about this. Like one why introduce the Quixotic crew if they aren't going to be involved in the finale? Two if the prophecies about love are between mages, why match them so many years apart but make the men unable to father children after their early 20s especially since the supposed reason the women don't get their powers until after menopause is to give them the chance to be mothers?
I mean for the most part I love these characters but I can't say I loved the gender imbalance. In fact in general I kind of agreed with Eris on her thoughts about the "gender challenged." Not saying that I rooted for the bad guy, but the dude totally should have been made into a rat. But back to the imbalance, all the male mages were controlling and to a point seemed to see the women as people to be managed. None of the female characters outside of the bad guy had come into powers yet, see above for nonsensical reasons. Dex lies to Vivian and she just forgives him instantly without so much as an apology and the women are treated as little more than a distraction to the "real" fighters. Also there's the whole scene where they're trying to figure out how to defeat the bad guy but she has to keep being reminded to focus because she can't stop thinking about how hot he is? Maybe if she was a teenager I might buy that but from an adult it just read as demeaning to me as if she was just a silly female. You can't build a character up the way Vivian is and then just give her all these silly female moments without it just seeming all sorts of wrong.
I mean I still liked the story but a lot more things stand out to me now than I noticed when I first read and rated this.
I mean for the most part I love these characters but I can't say I loved the gender imbalance. In fact in general I kind of agreed with Eris on her thoughts about the "gender challenged." Not saying that I rooted for the bad guy, but the dude totally should have been made into a rat. But back to the imbalance, all the male mages were controlling and to a point seemed to see the women as people to be managed. None of the female characters outside of the bad guy had come into powers yet, see above for nonsensical reasons. Dex lies to Vivian and she just forgives him instantly without so much as an apology and the women are treated as little more than a distraction to the "real" fighters. Also there's the whole scene where they're trying to figure out how to defeat the bad guy but she has to keep being reminded to focus because she can't stop thinking about how hot he is? Maybe if she was a teenager I might buy that but from an adult it just read as demeaning to me as if she was just a silly female. You can't build a character up the way Vivian is and then just give her all these silly female moments without it just seeming all sorts of wrong.
I mean I still liked the story but a lot more things stand out to me now than I noticed when I first read and rated this.
July 6, 2018
I loved the author's take on the origin of comic book heroes as well as the Fates without their powers. I did think the book suffered a little from trying to wrap up too quickly, but it was a fun read.
July 15, 2022
Love her books always a little irreverent, will keep you laughing.
March 20, 2022
This one’s like a 3.5. I liked bringing in the pop culture bits but it was draggy compared to the first three.
January 13, 2009
When the powerless and hunted three Fates (yes, those Fates!) show up on psychic Vivian's door, she quickly realizes that she needs help keeping them safe from a determined evil. She ends up teaming with Dexter Grant, a mage who has kept to solitude with his animals for quite a while.
I really liked Vivian and Dexter, and I didn't mind the storyline. A few things bugged me, though. First, the obligatory appearances of past couples in the series really annoyed me, as they were quite unlikeable. Did I ever root for them or empathize with them? Not while reading this, I didn't. Secondly, I hated the way the bad guy was caught--it felt rushed and too convenient. And what happens with the Fates? That storyline was dropped abruptly, which I suppose means it will be fixed in an upcoming book, but there was no indication of that at all.
I really liked Vivian and Dexter, and I didn't mind the storyline. A few things bugged me, though. First, the obligatory appearances of past couples in the series really annoyed me, as they were quite unlikeable. Did I ever root for them or empathize with them? Not while reading this, I didn't. Secondly, I hated the way the bad guy was caught--it felt rushed and too convenient. And what happens with the Fates? That storyline was dropped abruptly, which I suppose means it will be fixed in an upcoming book, but there was no indication of that at all.
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December 17, 2014
Simply Irresistible
Author: Kristine Grayson
Ok, this is another supernatural romance, not really my cup of tea. The author attempts to create a wonderfully funny ensemble cast with Psychic Vivian Kinneally, her love interest pet store owner Dexter Grant whom is the real superman in disguise, three older women who call themselves the Fates, three gum-chewing valley girl style teens who take over for the elder Fates, & some bumbling bad guys. Of course the main character must do what she can to put the world back in order, protect the threatened fates and to return the fates to their rightful place. The author doesn't do as well as she should with her menagerie but if you are looking for a light beach read and don't mind an easy romance, this one will be alright for you. I wouldn't read the book again, but I don't hate that I gave it a shot.
Author: Kristine Grayson
Ok, this is another supernatural romance, not really my cup of tea. The author attempts to create a wonderfully funny ensemble cast with Psychic Vivian Kinneally, her love interest pet store owner Dexter Grant whom is the real superman in disguise, three older women who call themselves the Fates, three gum-chewing valley girl style teens who take over for the elder Fates, & some bumbling bad guys. Of course the main character must do what she can to put the world back in order, protect the threatened fates and to return the fates to their rightful place. The author doesn't do as well as she should with her menagerie but if you are looking for a light beach read and don't mind an easy romance, this one will be alright for you. I wouldn't read the book again, but I don't hate that I gave it a shot.
January 24, 2009
I've been reading this series - light and funny fantasies - lots of sexual tension but not a whole lot of sex. They made me laugh.
• 6 TOTALLY SPELLBOUND
• 5 ABSOLUTELY CAPTIVATED
• 4 SIMPLY IRRESISTIBLE
• 3 COMPLETELY SMITTEN
• 2 THOROUGHLY KISSED
• 1 UTTERLY CHARMING
• 6 TOTALLY SPELLBOUND
• 5 ABSOLUTELY CAPTIVATED
• 4 SIMPLY IRRESISTIBLE
• 3 COMPLETELY SMITTEN
• 2 THOROUGHLY KISSED
• 1 UTTERLY CHARMING
March 9, 2011
This was a cute book. These stories are light and fun with a delightful mixture of fairytale in the modern world. I read Utterly Charming years ago and was happy to discover there were many more books to the series that I had never heard of. Granted I skipped a couple 'cuz they sounded boring, but they weren't really necessary for the plot or anything.
August 12, 2016
This is my favorite in the series so far. Vivian and Dex make a cute couple and I genuinely liked them, unlike many of her earlier couples. I thought Viv and Dex's relationship was too hurried...you've known each other one day and you're falling into bed together? But other than that, a wonderful read.
August 3, 2015
I wanted something light and frothy to read and picked this one up. Rusch is a fine writer and the story of the Fates of Greek Myth losing their jobs and being hunted down by other mythical beings was cool enough. The romance in it is there because that's the genre. It was well done. I wanted light, I got light,
October 19, 2015
Interesting part of 2 trilogies with the same fantasy setting - one trilogy young adult with girl protagonists who were interim fates (Greek mythology), living without magic in modern US high school families. The other trilogy is love stories fighting against an evil magician.
March 26, 2008
Silly, but fun
July 22, 2012
I liked the myth/fairytale/paranormal aspect to this. Curious about what happens to the fates, that part was unresolved. Liked the animals in this one (since I have 3 cats).
October 20, 2011
I really liked this book. It's easy to read and a fun story.
April 21, 2013
meh fluff
October 28, 2015
Fun, light paranormal romance in the old style (this is NOT urban fantasy, nor erotica with a side dash of romance). I enjoyed it quite a bit; it was exactly what I was looking for.
October 17, 2016
Charming!
Playful, nail-biting scared, pretty much like every day life- IF you just are coming into your own powers....
Thank you for a good read, I am looking for more!
Playful, nail-biting scared, pretty much like every day life- IF you just are coming into your own powers....
Thank you for a good read, I am looking for more!
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